The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-05-17

Colonel Faulkner and Captain WtIiiams occu-
pied the judges stand. The track was fast ana
dry. The time, on the whole. was good. The
Louisville cup, two and one-quarter miles, was
the event of the day, and proved pretty race
Lucky B.. the winner of the cup for the last Two
years, was again competitor. This time ne
had to face the famous Montana Regent. VINO
sold favorite. The other starter. Solid Silver,
was also a Baldwin entry. The latter set the
pace and held the lead until he wearied. when
Lucky 3. failed to take it up, allowing Regent TO
win by three-fourths of a length, Murphy VINO
rode Lucky B.. claimed foul but 1t was not al
lowed. Between the three-quarter and the
eighth poles Regent took the insice running IN
front of Lucky B.. but in no way interfering
with his stride At the finish Murphy was
whipping Lucky B. hard. while Montana Regent
was not touched. The finish elected great
deal of cheering, Montana Regent being very
popular. Baldwin is said to be very angry at
the result. and tonight challenged NJ orrlssey 10
run Regent against Lucky B. or Volante for the
cup distance. two and one-fourth miles, for any
amount between 5000 and $4,000
Mr.. Morrissey was seen tonight by reporter,
and stated that he willing to match Mon
tana Regent against either Voante or Lucky 3.
for any amount that Mr. Baldwin desired. he
was feeling very happy and SAID he had cleared
$4,000 on the Regent in the Louisville cup.
First Race-Mile heats; Phoenix Brewin g
Company purse; $500 added by the company: 500
to second. In the first heat. OFellus got off
first; Brookful second. the others we'll up. At
the first quarter Brookful was first, followed bv
OFellus and Miss Cleveland. AT the half.
Brookful was a neck in front of OFellus At
the threeq uarters, Brookfui was still first. Com
ing into the stretch, Gilmore rapidly overlook
Brookful. They raced this way to the wire.
where Gilmore won by half a length Brookful
second, two lengths in front of O'Fellus third
Time, 1:44k. In the second heat Brookful was
off first to a fair start. and led ali the way
around to the three-quarters pole. where Gilmore
Tapped him after running third most of the way.
Gilmore won by length and half, with Brook
full second. whipping hard. the others beaten OIL
Time, 1:443. Gilmore was not touched with the
whip, but was observed to be limping badly,
MT1rn nv dfcn0 nI1nf InO and and IN IN
judges stand. Gilmore is high in flesh, and IL is
thought will be all right again by Wednesday:
Second Race-The Louisville cup q miles
sweepstakes for all ages ST 900 added. of which
5000 goes to second, and 800 to
third. Montana Regent the favorite.
with the post odds to l. The odds against
Lucky B. were to s. and 10 to l against Solid
Silver his stable companion. They got off with
out delay to good sart. Solid Silver first, bent
upon setting the pace Regent second, ana Lucky
3. last. Passing the stand, Solid Silver was
three lengths in the lead, the two latter running
easy Up the back stretch, Solid Silver in
creased hislead to ten or twelve lengths. Regent
holding about three Or four lengths in front OF
Lucky B. These positions were not materially
changed until the half mile post was reached the
second time, when Solid Silver began to weary
of his rapid gate. Around the turn they punched.
and at the three-quarters pole Montana Regent
slightly in the lead. holding on down the
stretch without any trouble. Between the six
teenth and eighth pole Murphy began whip
pi1g Lucky B., but II was without avail for the
big chestnut colt was running comparatively
easy. and passed under the wire a winner by
threequarters of length, Baylock pulling him
gently, and looking back at Murphy. Time. Oh
Montana Regent could have won by four or five
lengths if his rider had desired. Murphy
claimed a foul at the sixteenth pole. but the
claim was baseless, and the judges decided so
without much delay. Solid Silver out of
the race at the three-quarters
Third Race-One and one-eiehth mile; selling;
club PURSE $40O to first. 800 to second. The
winner entered to be sold for $500. Aristocrat
was first off to quick start Brilliant second
and Slickaway third. About the same positions
were maintained to the tnree-quarters, where
Jim Nave took first and held it to the wire vi n
ming, length in front of Aristocras second.
who was two lengths in front of Brilliant.
Time. 1:59. w. B. Jones, Jim Naves owner,
bought him in for $3.50.
Fourth Race-One and one-fourth mile; handi
cap purse; $500 to first. 800 to second. PEN
dennis off first, and held the lead to the
the pace. Libretto kept good second. At the
half it St Valentine. Lewis Clark and
LIbretto, with Pendennis dropping rapidly to
the rear. They punched around the turn, and
at the three quarters were obscured by the dust.
The finish was in the following order: Elgn
first. a length in front of Libretto. second: ST.
Valentine, the same in front of Nick Finer,
fourth. Time, 2:114.
Fifth Race-Five furlongs; for two-year-olds:
$400 to first. $75 to second and $25 to third.
Crawford got off FIRST. after long delay at the
finished length in front of Outstep, who was
half length in front OF Barrister, the rest in
bunch. Time. 1:04.
Sixth Race-Three-q quarters of mile; selling
purse. Grand won by neck: Efie Hardy sec
ond, Revoke third Time Ills.